Arun Maira was appointed a Member of the Planning Commission in the Government of India in July 2009.

He is a thought leader and writer on the subjects of transformational change and leadership. He is a frequent speaker at international forums on the future of India. He is the author of several books including “Transforming Capitalism: Improving the World for Everyone”, “Remaking India: One Country, One Destiny”, and “Shaping the Future: Aspirational Leadership in India and Beyond”.

Mr. Maira worked for 25 years in the Tata Group in India in senior management and board positions. He worked with Arthur D. Little Inc, the international management consultancy, in the USA from 1989 to 1999, and consulted with companies across the world on issues of growth strategies and transformational change. He returned to India in 2000 and was Chairman of The Boston Consulting Group in India prior to joining the Planning Commission.